Paddling GlovesTom Watson reviews some general optionsfor protecting hands while out paddling:Simple neoprene, poggies, scuba gloves, etcQuick Tips for Canoe Camping TripsKevin Callan passes along some simple tricks he as learned over the years aboutcamping and paddling.. with videos too!

Just saw the add for the Portage Pal canoe/kayak trailer on the side of the page and clicked on it as I was curious to check it out. I had built my own trailer and just wanted to see how they did theirs. I noticed in the info they list a "patented spring suspension" for a smooth ride with 8" tires. I looked at the parts drawings in the assembly instructions but never saw anything that looked like a spring suspension. Looked like a straight axle to me. Am I missing something here? To me the combination of 8" tires and solid mounted straight axle would be anything but a smooth ride for your boats. It took a little effort to get my trailer to have a soft ride, especially with just one boat on board. Still looking for the perfect tool box to mount on the back of the trailer to carry my tie downs in. I think I might have found it, just need to go check it out. Will post pics when it is all done.